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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Ragnarson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taylor jumps guard but Ragnarson stands there with Taylor around his waist. Taylor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ragnarson stalling in the clinch but Taylor improves position.
Taylor really is a fat lump.
Ragnarson looking to stall.
Ragnarson is pushing Taylor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ragnarson is trying to maintain a safe position but Taylor gets an underhook and turns Ragnarson into the cage.
Ragnarson is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Donald Ragnarson.#CL2#
Ragnarson closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Taylor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ragnarson uses from the top position.
Ragnarson trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor is looking to sweep but instead, Ragnarson has passed into half guard.
Taylor is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Ragnarson wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
Taylor tries to kick Ragnarson off but Ragnarson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Taylor is staying active underneath Ragnarson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ragnarson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Taylor is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ragnarson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2##TD#
Taylor jumps into guard, dragging Ragnarson to the mat.
Ragnarson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet but Ragnarson passes into half guard.
Taylor scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ragnarson manages to mount him!
#T3#
Ragnarson tries to control but Taylor wriggling away.
Taylor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ragnarson looking to control but Taylor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Taylor is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ragnarson is trying to control here but Taylor has managed to regain half guard.
Taylor has his hands clasped together around Ragnarson's back. He's all about the action.
Ragnarson is trying to control the action in half guard but Taylor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor wants to control but Ragnarson passes into side.
Ragnarson trying to control the action but Taylor is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Donald Ragnarson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Taylor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU#
Taylor stands up from half guard.
Donald Ragnarson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ragnarson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Taylor!
Taylor manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ragnarson's best efforts.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.
Ragnarson trying to control from half guard but Taylor is working away. #T1#
Taylor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ragnarson wants to take a breather but Taylor is having none of it.
Abe Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ragnarson moves into full mount! Taylor won't be happy about that! #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ragnarson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taylor is looking to escape.
Taylor is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Ragnarson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taylor is looking to escape.
Ragnarson avoids the attempt from Taylor to control.
Ragnarson wants to control the pace but Taylor is squirming around nicely.
Taylor working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Taylor throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ragnarson. What's that going to do exactly?
Ragnarson tries to control but Taylor wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ragnarson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Abe Taylor will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ragnarson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Taylor on his heels. He'll look to pass Taylor's guard now, I'm sure.
Taylor looking for a sweep. Not yet Taylor, not yet.
Ragnarson looking to sit in guard and control but Taylor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Taylor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Taylor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Taylor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Taylor throws a big right hand that misses.
Taylor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Donald Ragnarson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Ragnarson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Taylor manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ragnarson trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ragnarson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Ragnarson is trying to control. Taylor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Taylor is looking to get back to full guard here but Ragnarson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Taylor is not content to let Ragnarson control the position.
Taylor regains half guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ragnarson wants to take a breather but Taylor is having none of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.
Ragnarson trying to pass the guard but Taylor defending well.
Taylor wants to sweep but Ragnarson has passed to side control!
Ragnarson is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Ragnarson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ragnarson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Ragnarson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Wade Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ragnarson goes for a double leg but Wade Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wade Jr continues to drive forward.
Ragnarson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wade Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wade Jr leaves Ragnarson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Wade Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ragnarson.
Tyrone Wade Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Ragnarson.
Ragnarson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donald Ragnarson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarson fails with a takedown attempt.
Ragnarson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wade Jr.
Ragnarson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ragnarson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wade Jr is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade Jr misses with a body shot.
Wade Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarson manages to avoid it.
Ragnarson wants to clinch.#T1#
Ragnarson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wade Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wade Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ragnarson.
Wade Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Wade Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Ragnarson wants to clinch.
Ragnarson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wade Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown but Wade Jr shows good takedown defense.
Ragnarson moves in looking to clinch but Wade Jr pushes him off.
Ragnarson misses with a takedown attempt - Wade Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ragnarson looks winded!
Ragnarson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ragnarson tries to clinch but Wade Jr is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Wade Jr misses its target.#T2#
The fighters circling - Wade Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ragnarson wants to clinch
and Wade Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wade Jr looks to throw the jab but Ragnarson is out of range.
The fighters circling - Wade Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wade Jr sprawls well. Wade Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ragnarson gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Wade Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ragnarson slips a jab from Wade Jr.
Wade Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ragnarson shoots in looking for a takedown but Wade Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ragnarson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wade Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wade Jr. Ragnarson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wade Jr throws a looping overhand right but Ragnarson ducks down to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wade Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wade Jr dips to his left and cracks Ragnarson with an uppercut!#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson avoids the body shot from Wade Jr.
Ragnarson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wade Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fighters circling - Wade Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wade Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Ragnarson is looking to clinch but Wade Jr is avoiding it.
Ragnarson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wade Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ragnarson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wade Jr swivels and escapes.
Ragnarson looks for a takedown but Wade Jr sprawls well.
Wade Jr lands a jab to the head.
Ragnarson walks into a jab.
Ragnarson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wade Jr.
Ragnarson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wade Jr.
Ragnarson moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
A jab from Wade Jr misses.
Ragnarson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wade Jr.
Wade Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarson manages to avoid it.
Ragnarson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ragnarson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wade Jr.
Ragnarson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wade Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Wade Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wade Jr.
Ragnarson goes for a double leg but Wade Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wade Jr continues to drive forward.
It looked like Wade Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ragnarson tries to close the distance and clinch but Wade Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ragnarson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnarson dives in for a single leg takedown but Wade Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Wade Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Wade Jr misses with a body shot.
Ragnarson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wade Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Wade Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Ragnarson. Ragnarson gets slowly back to his feet.
Ragnarson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tyrone Wade Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Ragnarson.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wade Jr sprawls well. Wade Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ragnarson gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ragnarson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarson moves out of range of the strikes.
Wade Jr looks to land a right hand but Ragnarson moved out of range.
Wade Jr throws a hook to the side of Ragnarson's head but Ragnarson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ragnarson is breathing heavily.
Ragnarson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wade Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wade Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Wade Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnarson.
Ragnarson shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Wade Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Wade Jr misses the shot to the body.
Ragnarson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ragnarson tries to clinch but Wade Jr moves out of range.
Wade Jr throwing a counter right hand but Ragnarson manages to avoid it.
Ragnarson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wade Jr.
Ragnarson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wade Jr.
A telegraphed right hand from Wade Jr misses the target.
Ragnarson staying out of range there.#TD2#
Ragnarson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wade Jr sprawls well initially but Ragnarson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Wade Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Wade Jr is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Ragnarson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wade Jr keeps working.
Wade Jr is controlling Ragnarson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wade Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wade Jr keeps control of the position for the meantime. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tyrone Wade Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Ragnarson wants to clinch.
Ragnarson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wade Jr pinned against the cage. Wade Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wade Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wade Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Ragnarson. Ragnarson gets slowly back to his feet.
Wade Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wade Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ragnarson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ragnarson wants to clinch up but Wade Jr keeps it at a distance.
Wade Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wade Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarson moves away.
Ragnarson shoots and misses
and Wade Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Wade Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Donald Ragnarson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ragnarson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wade Jr is fending him off so far but Ragnarson persists. Nope, Wade Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Wade Jr loads up on a big right hand but Ragnarson slips the punch.
Wade Jr lands a jab to Ragnarson's midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnarson wants to clinch.
Wade Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tyrone Wade Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Wade Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Wade Jr dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ragnarson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ragnarson fails to land the takedown.
Ragnarson moves out of range as Wade Jr strikes.
Ragnarson tries to clinch there but Wade Jr circles away.
Ragnarson tries for a takedown but Wade Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ragnarson wants to clinch up but Wade Jr keeps it at a distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Wade Jr misses its target.
Wade Jr missing with a left hand there. Ragnarson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ragnarson tries to clinch up.
Ragnarson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wade Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarson wants to clinch.
Ragnarson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ragnarson avoids the body shot from Wade Jr.
Ragnarson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wade Jr.#T1#
Ragnarson avoids the body shot from Wade Jr.
Ragnarson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wade Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Tyrone Wade Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Ragnarson.
Wade Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Ragnarson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wade Jr.
Ragnarson avoids the body shot from Wade Jr.
Ragnarson dives in and grabs Wade Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wade Jr pushes down on Ragnarson's head and hops out.
Wade Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ragnarson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wade Jr defends well and Ragnarson ends up having to push Wade Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ragnarson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ragnarson dives in for a single leg takedown but Wade Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ragnarson moves out of range of the strikes.
Wade Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ragnarson.#T2#
Ragnarson wants to clinch up but Wade Jr keeps it at a distance.
Ragnarson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wade Jr throws a body punch but Ragnarson moves out of range.
Ragnarson blocks a jab.
Wade Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson doesn't manage to clinch there - Wade Jr circles away.
Wade Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Ragnarson. Ragnarson gets slowly back to his feet.
Ragnarson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wade Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Wade Jr sets himself, and Ragnarson steps forward looking for the clinch! Wade Jr avoids it this time.
Wade Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wade Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Wade Jr takes a swing at Ragnarson's ribcage but misses.
Wade Jr leaves Ragnarson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wade Jr. Ragnarson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wade Jr as he avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Wade Jr misses its target.
Wade Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ragnarson. Ragnarson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wade Jr misses with a hook. Ragnarson ducked under it nicely.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wade Jr throwing a counter right hand but Ragnarson manages to avoid it.
Wade Jr loads up on a big right hand but Ragnarson slips the punch.
Tyrone Wade Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wade Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnarson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wade Jr.
Ragnarson shoots in but no luck this time.
Ragnarson ducks under a wild hook from Wade Jr.
Ragnarson moves in looking to clinch but Wade Jr pushes him off.
It looked like Wade Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wade Jr looks to land a left hand but Ragnarson moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Ragnarson clinches up with Wade Jr and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wade Jr.
Wade Jr works on Ragnarson's body with a couple of short punches.
Ragnarson looking to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ragnarson is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Wade Jr has denied him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wade Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ragnarson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wade Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Wade Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wade Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Wade Jr!
Tyrone Wade Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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